Question

when im taking the derivative of a log or ln function can i expand or compress the log before i apply the chain rule?

Answer 1

sometimes it's best to expand..sometimes best to compress...but generally yes you can

Answer 2

lnx^1\[\left( d/dx \right)\ln(x ^{1/4}) could i make that (d/dx) 1/4lnx\]

Answer 3

sorry my computer made that messy

Answer 4

hmmm i dont think you can...you have to do it the right way...guess i was thinking abt a different thing when i said you can

Answer 5

well i guess ill just do both and see if the same answer comes out

Answer 6

you go do that :D